Airbus News
S7 Airlines takes delivery of first A320neo
S7 Airlines has taken delivery of its’ first A320neo, on lease from BOC Aviation. The aircraft is the first Airbus to feature the airline’s new livery and is also the first neo to be operated in Russia.
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of new Airbus A320
Air Côte d’Ivoire has received a new A320 aircraft at a ceremony held at the Airbus Delivery Centre, Toulouse. This ceremony was jointly presided over by Didier Evrard, Airbus executive vice president programmes and Abdoulaye Coulibaly, chairman, Air Côte d’Ivoire board of directors.
Delta Air Lines receives first A350-900 from Airbus
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, and will be the first US-based airline to operate the newest member of Airbus’ leading wide-body family. The A350 XWB will bring unrivalled eco-efficiency and a superior passenger experience to primarily transpacific routes starting in October.
Novair takes delivery of first A321neo
Swedish charter airline Novair has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation. The A321neo will join Novair’s existing Airbus fleet of two A320 Family aircraft.
Iberia places order for 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Iberia chairman Luis Gallego has disclosed that the Spanish airline has made a firm order to acquire 20 new Airbus A320neo aircraft to modernise its short- and medium-haul fleet. The aircraft will be delivered from the first half of 2018 through 2021.
Paris Air Show 2017: Airbus secures US$40b in orders in France
Providing strong evidence that the commercial aircraft market remains healthy, Airbus announced $39.7 billion worth of new business during the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Paris Air Show 2017: Airtour Airlines of Iran places 45 plane order with Airbus
Tehran-based Iran Airtour Airlines has become Airbus’ newest customer for the A320neo Family after signing a memorandum of understanding for 45 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
Paris Air Show 2017: Wizz Air seeks European expansion with new Airbus A321ceo order
Wizz Air has placed an order for an additional ten Airbus A321ceo aircraft, powered by IAE International Aero Engines AG’s V2500 engines.
Paris Air Show 2017: Ethiopian Airlines places new Airbus A350-900 order
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, has placed an order for ten additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development of its fast expanding long-haul route network.
Paris Air Show 2017: Delta Air Lines places new A321ceo plane order in France
After announcing orders for 30 incremental Airbus A321ceo aircraft just last month, Atlanta, Georgia-based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for ten more of the aircraft. The agreement was announced today at the Paris Air Show.
Paris Air Show 2017: Viva Air signs with Airbus for 50 A320 planes
Viva Air has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 50 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 35 A320neo and 15 A320ceo. The agreement paves the way for the group’s airlines VivaColombia and Viva Air Peru to base its fleet renewal and network growth on the A320 Family.
Paris Air Show 2017: Air Lease Corporation commits to 12 A321neo planes from Airbus
Air Lease Corporation, the Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company, has signed a firm order for 12 additional A321neo aircraft at the 52nd Paris International Air Show.